Julius Caesar is a play deeply concerned with the idea of rhetoric‚ or persuasion. The play is driven by persuasion. Cassius convinces Brutus that Caesar must die‚ setting the story in motion. The resolution of the plot is decided by Antony’s speech to the plebeians. Shakespeare sees rhetoric as one of the most powerful forces in the world; able to topple kings and crown them. The play‚ Julius Caesar‚ examines what gives rhetoric its power by pitting Brutus’s speech against Mark Antony’s. Shakespeare
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Julius Caesar Many things can be said about great men. You never can tell exactly just what makes a man great. Looks‚ personality‚ a strong mind‚ these are all good qualities to look for in a man. Speaking as a woman‚ I know women look for all these qualities and then some. Does he have a good job? A fine house? Good credit? Many of these questions plague the minds of women today. Whether you are looking for a life partner‚ a friend‚ or a lover‚ these questions will arise. Sometimes
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In act III‚ scene ii William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar‚ Brutus and Antony both deliver speeches to the roman public at Caesar funeral. Both of their purpose in speaking to the roman citizens to defend their belief regarding Caesar’s assassination and convince the audience. In the following essay‚ I will illustrate Antony’s speech was more rhetorically powerful than Brutus. I will analyze the strength‚ credibility and effectiveness of each speech based on the insight of Aristotle. Antony’s speech
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Brutus vs. Antony In Shakespeare’s‚ Julius Caesar‚ Cassius states that he wishes Brutus could see himself as others see him‚ so then Brutus would realize how honored and respected he is. Cassius wants Caesar out of any power that he holds so he talks Brutus into killing Caesar. At first Brutus is hesitant towards the idea but after Cassius persuades him‚ Brutus decides to kill Caesar along with the other conspirators. The men agree that they need to get Caesar out of his home to kill him. They decide
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llegedly the descendent of Trojan prince Aeneas‚ Julius Caesar’s auspicious birth c. July 13‚ 100 B.C.‚ marked the beginning of a new chapter in Roman history. By 31‚ Caesar had fought in several wars and become involved in Roman politics. After several alliances‚ he became dictator of the Roman Empire. This led to a senatorial coup‚ and Caesar’s eventual assassination‚ on the Ides of March. Contents Synopsis Early Years Early Rule The Dictator Assassination Early Years A politically
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The speeches made to the plebeians by Brutus and Anthony at Caesar’s funeral was mostly effective using the "blame game." As Brutus blamed Caesar’s death upon his own "ambition"‚ Anthony blamed Caesar’s death at the conspirators indirectly. Even though both of their speeches questioned and boggled the crowd’s mind‚ reading both of their speeches‚ I thought Anthony’s was more effective and better‚ more respective than plain‚ old‚ repetitive Brutus’. Anthony was more persuasive especially because
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the play. In Julius Caesar‚ a Greek tragedy written by Shakespeare‚ minor characters like the soothsayer and Pindarus contribute to the play by altering the possible outcomes. At the beginning of the play‚ Caesar had just returned to Rome after defeating Pompey. Caesar was welcomed and praised by the citizens of Rome‚ except for one man‚ the Soothsayer. Even though he didn’t praise Caesar‚ the Soothsayer didn’t criticize or condemn him either; instead‚ he warned Caesar. He told Caesar to “Beware
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In The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare‚ Cassius is a character who had the power to influence other characters. He was able to convince others to do as he wanted by using words to connect with them. His power over others was very significant to the work as a whole. Cassius was a jealous‚ power hungry character. He felt envious of the praise Caesar was receiving after the defeat of Pompey. He felt that Caesar was weak and didn’t do anything to deserve the power. He told others
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others’ eyes. In William Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar‚ two main characters‚ Julius Caesar and Marcus Brutus‚ present different personas- one being each characters actual self-characterizations‚ which we learn through their discussions with others‚ and another is how they are actually perceived in the eyes of others. Their inability to project their true motives in performing certain actions eventually brings about their tragic downfalls. Julius Caesar believed that people needed one strong ruler
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have to be born with the intuition‚ drive‚ and other qualities to lead others. Throughout history‚ many influential leaders have emerged and have lead people to both greatness and defeat. In William Shakespeare’s play‚ Julius Caesar‚ Brutus‚ one of the main conspirators against Caesar‚ exhibits many qualities that make him a good leader. A few of these qualities include: humility‚ the ability to listen well to the people of Rome‚ and intelligence. Out of the many qualities a leader can have‚ humility
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